CVE-2017-8513

High

Published: 15/06/2017(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute code on the victim's system, potentially taking control of it.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Microsoft PowerPoint to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint

CVE-2021-27056High
Remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint. An attacker could exploit it to run malicious code on the victim's machine.

Original NVD description (English source)

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".